Framing Watercolor Paintings: Avoiding Common Issues
Framing watercolor
paintings is easier than you think. All you need is a few techniques to avoid
some common issues.
First-time
framers can be weary of framing their watercolor paintings. That’s because as the
art dries, it leaves ripples in the paper - sometimes subtle, but often, more
dramatic. That prevents the painting from lying flat against a mat.
“And that can
leave the end result looking sloppy or warped,” said Chris Brown, our
Commercial Department Framing Assistant.
Some artists
address the issue by embracing it. They start with deckled edge paper, and use
a narrow mat to show the edges, even if they are warped.
Some
watercolorists intentionally rip the paper to make the edges look worn. You can
also apply that “floating” technique if you’ve painted too close to the edge of
the paper and you don’t want any of your work obscured by the frame.
You can dry
mount the paper before painting it.
That allows the paper to lay smooth once the painting is finished. One
drawback: you need to choose the mat and frame size before you start working.
If your
watercolor paper ripples during painting, you may be able to fix it and still
achieve a flat mount. Brown suggests evenly misting the back of the paper with
water, then laying the work face down. Layer paper towels over the back and
place a heavier layer, like Plexiglas, on the back. Finally, add another heavy
layer, such as books. Check the painting 24 hours later to see if the ripples
have disappeared. If not, repeat the process.
“Some people
are uncomfortable using the water method with a watercolor. They think they
might damage the piece,” Brown said. “But I would recommend practicing this if
you can.”
Another
challenge: potential ripping caused by adhesives. We recommend reversible tape.
It’s easily peeled off and reapplied without causing harm to your delicate art.
Brown prefers gummed tape, which can be easily removed with a damp cotton swab.
“If I’m
questioning this method, I use a small sample to test a corner of the paper,”
Brown said. “I find that self-adhesive tape doesn’t often hold too well with
soft but dense watercolor paper.”
Thank you for posting these tips. Framing uneven paper is very tricky and I know this issue arises almost always when water colors are used.
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